Space Force Awards 14 Companies Space Domain Awareness Contracts Under "Andromeda"

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Space Force Awards 14 Companies Space Domain Awareness Contracts Under "Andromeda"

Defensedaily • April 9, 2026

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U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) said on Wednesday that it has awarded 14 companies more than $1.8 billion in firm fixed price "Andromeda" contracts for the Geosynchronous Reconnaissance & Surveillance Constellation (RG-XX) satellites, which are to be a successor to the Northrop Grumman [NOC]-built Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) The companies include Anduril Industries, Lockheed Martin [LMT]; Boeing's [BA] Millenium Space Systems; Northrop Grumman; L3Harris Technologies [LHX]; BAE Systems; Sierra Space; Redwire [RDW]; General Atomics; Astranis Space…

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Space Force Contracts for Enhanced Space Domain Awareness Under 'Andromeda' On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command awarded contracts totaling over $1.8 billion to 14 companies for the development of the Geosynchronous Reconnaissance & Surveillance Constellation (RG-XX) satellites. This initiative is a successor to the existing Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) and aims to enhance space domain awareness capabilities. The awarded companies include major defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing's Millenium Space Systems. The RG-XX constellation is expected to be significantly larger than the current GSSAP, which consists of five satellites that monitor and inspect other satellites. The contracts were awarded following a competitive acquisition process that received 32 offers. Work on these contracts is anticipated to be completed by April 8, 2036. The Space Force plans to leverage commercial technology to expedite development and reduce costs. This strategic move reflects a shift towards incorporating commercial capabilities in national defense operations. 4 sources 21

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Anduril Industries Astranis Space BAE Systems General Atomics L3Harris Technologies Lockheed Martin Millenium Space Systems Northrop Grumman Redwire Sierra Space